Tuck Fest is a three-day celebration of the outdoor lifestyle that attracts 40,000 people to the Whitewater Center every April. Its schedule includes dozens of races and competitions across Whitewater’s 1,300-acre facility; performances by award-winning bands and musicians; plus expos, vendors, and clinics all weekend long.
Tuck Fest gets its name from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical trading route that passes through the Whitewater Center property. Now in its 11th year, Tuck Fest showcases the best of Whitewater, all in one weekend.
New in 2024: Whitewater is raising the stakes for three select competitions. Spectators will cheer on not just amateur athletes, but also professionals competing for $35,000 in cash purses across Deep Water Solo, Boatercross, and Dirty Crit.
Tuck Fest returns April 2024, at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and a one-time race registration fee allows competitors to participate in up to 28 competitions scheduled throughout the weekend.
Schedule:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm: Tuck fest registration & packet pick-up
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Hours for vendor village
10:00 am - 7:00 pm: Whitewater center activities
8:00 am: 5k trail race
9:00 am: Slow flow
9:30 am: Flatwater sup race
10:00 am: Paddle royale
10:00 am: Downriver rodeo
10:00 am: Mtb quarter century
10:00 am: Top rope competition
10:30 am: Youth obstacle challenge
11:00 am: Short-bike world championships
11:00 am: Sup yoga
11:00 am: Benefit of the bees
11:30 am: Open level flow
12:00 pm: Boatercross competition: finals
1:00 pm: Youth trail race
1:00 pm: All levels flow
2:00 pm: Owl discovery
2:30 pm: Power flow
3:00 pm: Live music
3:30 pm: Tuck fest aqua rock
3:30 pm: Dog jog and 5k trail race
4:00 pm: Beginner yoga
5:00 pm: Live music
5:30 pm: Acro yoga
